Luis_Quintana_(baseball)

Luis Quintana (baseball)

Luis Quintana (baseball)

Puerto Rican baseball player

Luis Joaquín Quintana Santos (December 25, 1951 – July 27, 2009) was a professional baseball player who played two seasons for the California Angels of Major League Baseball. Quintana was born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico.[1]

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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Quintana and the second or maternal family name is Santos.

On July 27, 2009, Quintana was found dead in his car after a crash in West Palm Beach, Florida. Officials from the Palm Beach County sheriff's office indicated that Quintana had died of natural causes while driving. Quintana's family announced their intention to take his remains back to his hometown for burial at Cementerio Fuente de Luz Memorial Park in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    "Ex-Angels pitcher Luis Quintana, 57, dies in Fla.", The San Diego Union-Tribune, July 28, 2009.
  2. [2]
    "Ex-Angels pitcher Luis Quintana, 57, dies in Florida", Associated Press, July 28, 2008.


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